by 100Clubillinois | Nov 29, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
On Friday, April 29, Knox County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Nicholas D. Weist was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle while setting up spike strips at the intersection of US Highway 150 at 150 Avenue in Henry County, Illinois. He is survived by his wife and...
by 100Clubillinois | Nov 4, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
“He had a whole life to live, and it was cut very short. There are things that we really need to remember and honor. He was a human being, he was a great person, he was fun, he was a great gift-giver, he was a beautiful person. Let’s remember him that way” (Maria...
by 100Clubillinois | Oct 18, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
On Friday October 18th 2024, Illinois State Police, District 7 Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed following a two-vehicle crash while on duty on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. A truck was traveling south on Country Road 1300 E. and stopped...
by 100Clubillinois | Aug 22, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
On September 4th, 1987, 22-year-old Chicago Police Officer James “Jim” Crowley was severely injured when a drunk driver hit his squad car. The accident took place at1500 block of South Ashland Avenue while he and four other officers were responding to a...
by 100Clubillinois | Jul 30, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
“He loved everybody. He was a good man. He graduated and went through the academy, and followed his dreams. I’m so proud of him” (Francesca Wordlaw, sister). *** On the morning of July 30, 2024, off-duty Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy Rafael Wordlaw was...
